Art

November 9, 2011

Famous Faces in Optical Illusion Paintings

What do you see? Now take a step back. Do you see something different? Oleg Shuplyak's oil paintings capture more than meets the eye. The Ukrainian artist's optical illusions, created through strategically placed objects, coloring, shadows, and composition, project the faces of well-known men, such as artist Salvador Dali and naturalist Charles Darwin.

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November 8, 2011

Fine Art of Food

This Post is Underwritten by San Pellegrino. If art nourishes the soul, what does food art satiate? It's an interesting question to ponder as we take a look at some of the most creative food art we've ever seen. What these talented artists have done is make us believe that even fine art can be created by changing the way we see everyday items.

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November 4, 2011

Powerfully Moving Brush Strokes

UK-based contemporary painter Paul Wright creates incredibly intimate, yet somewhat abstract, oil paintings that draw the viewer in. His work focuses primarily on people and faces, but he occasionally ventures off to depict clothing and objects to reflect the people who own them. Wright captures the essence of his characters. Each artwork has its own emotional expression attached to it. Without divulging too much, each painting displays recognizable subjects.

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November 1, 2011

Boundary-Breaking Art

Japanese award winning artist Yuki Matsueda certainly knows how to think outside-of-the-box. His art, featuring everyday objects, look as though parts of them are attempting to break free! Egg yolk, puzzle pieces and the suits of playing cards are no match for the artist who retains ultimate control.I enjoy how there's a sense of movement to each piece. While simple, Matsueda's art is certainly original and interesting.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.